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Energy Storage

Energy storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time, enabling the balancing of energy supply and demand across different timescales. The technology encompasses a range of methods including batteries, pumped-storage hydropower, compressed air, flywheels, thermal storage and hydrogen systems. Energy storage plays a critical role in modern electricity grids by smoothing the intermittent output of renewable sources such as solar and wind, providing backup power during outages and enabling load shifting to reduce peak demand. Pumped-storage hydropower remains the most widely deployed large-scale energy storage technology globally, using surplus electricity to pump water to elevated reservoirs and releasing it through turbines when demand rises. Battery energy storage systems, particularly lithium-ion installations, have grown rapidly in recent years as costs have declined and grid operators seek flexible capacity. Energy storage is increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa, where countries such as South Africa are integrating variable renewable energy into grids historically dominated by coal-fired baseload generation. The technology supports grid stability, defers transmission and distribution upgrades and can provide ancillary services including frequency regulation and voltage support. Governments and utilities worldwide are investing in energy storage to meet decarbonisation targets, improve energy security and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel peaking plants. The sector faces challenges including high upfront capital costs, regulatory frameworks that do not always recognise storage as a distinct asset class and the need for skilled technical capacity to operate and maintain installations.

Energy Storage News


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Red Lake coal bed methane project, Mongolia
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Jade Gas Holdings plans to develop coal bed methane resources within the Tavantolgoi XXXIII unconventional gas basin. 


EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube
UK-based EnergyPathways works to commercialise hydrogen, graphite project early
15th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed UK energy transition company EnergyPathways is fast-tracking development of its low-carbon hydrogen and graphite production facility at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with the aim of... 


Coal stockpile in New South Wales
Australia’s New South Wales backs gas power as coal plants shut
13th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s most populous State has ruled out batteries and other energy storage in its latest tender to manage expected power shortfalls when its aging coal plants close. New South Wales will... 


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New hybrid inverter series for sub-Saharan Africa
9th October 2026

A new range of three-phase hybrid inverters is now available to the sub-Saharan Africa market.  The MGTL series from Sungrow covers a power range from 10 kW to 25 kW and is designed to integrate... 


Kearney South Africa Energy Partner Frances Phillips.
Green iron-ore is a great South African export opportunity, Joburg Indaba hears
8th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Making green iron-ore for exportation is a great opportunity, South Africa’s Joburg Indaba heard on Thursday, October 8, when Kearney South Africa energy partner Frances Phillips drew attention to... 


Lithium brines
North American energy storage to drive lithium carbonate demand through 2031
29th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market research firm Mordor Intelligence expects the global lithium carbonate market to grow from 141-million lithium carbonate-equivalent (LCE) tons in 2026 to 3.93-million LCE tons by 2031,... 


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Porto Marghera graphite processing hub, Italy
25th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

International Graphite and Alkeemia plan to build a graphite processing facility to supply processed graphite products to Europe’s industrial, energy storage, advanced manufacturing and defence... 


Coal heap in Poland
Tauron plans $919m overhaul of Siersza coal plant
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Polish utility Tauron said on Wednesday it plans to redevelop its Siersza coal power plant with investments of up to 3.5-billion zlotys ($919-million), adding gas, storage and solar capacity to the... 


Major gathering of minerals researchers.
More than 300 to focus on innovative minerals sector solutions, Mintek reports
21st September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

More than 300 emerging researchers, industry leaders, government, academia and other stakeholders are to gather this month and next to explore innovative solutions to challenges in the minerals... 


Mintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026
21st September 2026

Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September... 


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Research demonstrates potential coal-to-products path
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Pushing South African coal beyond being prioritised as only a fuel, research conducted by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) School of Chemical and Metallurgy Engineering has demonstrated... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom RT&D Centre positioned to drive energy innovation, industrialisation
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical national asset for developing technologies that... 


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Porto Marghera graphite processing hub, Italy
11th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A joint venture comprising Alkeemia and International Graphite plan to develop a graphite processing hub at Alkeemia's established chemical manufacturing site. 


Solar PV panels
Renewables seen providing 88% of SA electricity by 2060
11th September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global long-term bankable power price forecaster Aurora Energy Research has released its first ever long-term prediction for the South African power market, in anticipation of the expected... 


Corporate PPAs to outpace public procurement in South Africa for first time in 2026 – BNEF
Corporate PPAs to outpace public procurement in South Africa for first time in 2026 – BNEF
8th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) are set to drive more utility-scale renewable additions in South Africa than government auctions for the first time in 2026, a new publication by... 


Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres
Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres
3rd September 2026

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) (“Vertiv”), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vertiv Corporation, has entered into an agreement and... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom RT&D Centre positioned as engine for energy innovation, industrialisation
2nd September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical national asset for developing technologies that... 


Data Centre Summit connects Africa’s digital growth with the power systems needed to sustain it
31st August 2026

The Data Centre Summit returns for its second edition on 29 October 2026, co-located with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. Following its debut alongside Enlit... 


 	LOUISE HEYNS & MERVYN NAIDOO Electra Mining Africa 2026 follows a period of significant growth for ACTOM Static Energy, the business unit formed after ACTOM acquired JUEL Batteries earlier this year
ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026
28th August 2026

Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electromechanical equipment ACTOM will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, using the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy... 


LFP battery
Canadian process tech company Nano One to roll out global LFP production partnership model
26th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian process technology company Nano One Materials Corporation is rapidly advancing a global lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode strategy as demand from energy storage, electric vehicles and... 


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